Rae Rose
disability, creativity
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when I was 18 in the psych ward.
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Feel free to listen to our conversation about disability. https://ihaveadisabilityso.buzzsprout.com I was just at a Fourth of July celebration and all I could think about.
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Wow. This is an old poem I found floating around the internet. It was published on “Writers Resist.” It’s so interesting how far I’ve come from this: At 22 my mother’s future mother-in-law said, “I can get you an abortion, but you have to say you’re crazy.” But my mother wanted him. In fact, my…
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You called me Redheaded Sparkle Freak. I showed you each bruise and said, “I am limited.” You said, “You are worthy.” Told me my scars were constellations. Said, “Learn socioeconomics, learn Hebrew — you Bombastic Bombshell Nerd.” You said, “Be brave, I’ll hold you. Be brave, I’ll help you with each task. Ask, keep asking.” I…
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We saw black widow spiders where my youngest daughter plays. That night my husband killed them, but the next day my daughter’s finger swelled up. It was huge, it was puss filled, it was purple – we were sure it was a black widow bite and that the purple-weirdness would spread. My husband texted: “This is an emergency – go to the ER.” And…
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I’ve been functioning less and less during this heat wave. There is no break in the heat, and we don’t have air in the center of the house, which is usually where the girls are, so usually where I am. Yesterday I noted that I was possibly having a bipolar flare up. I was moody,…
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Tape and pompoms keep them entertained long enough that I can enjoy my overnight oatmeal! Totally recommend! #momlife
Rae Rose 